Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
POA pratensis
Common Name
Breadfruit
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Wiechlina
In Latin
Arum
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Breadfruit and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Breadfruit and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Breadfruit and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
- Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Breadfruit and Kentucky Bluegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.